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Industry News

U.S. Consumer Views on Sustainability in Floral Purchases
The Floral Marketing Fund’s recent study, U.S. Consumer Perceptions &...

The 12 Best “Jeopardy” Questions Inspired by Flowers
Fun trivia questions inspired by flowers. Full Article Here Source:...

Strategies to Boost Your Administrative Professionals Day Sales
Administrative Professionals Day, on April 23 this year, is a great time to...
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Branching Out
A glorious springtime bridal bouquet, designed to highlight...
Sustainable Floristry
What is it, and where do we start? The “FREESIA Challenge”! By...
How to Avoid Burnout
Advice for staying fresh as a daisy and maintaining your love for...
Flowering Branches
By Tonneli Grüetter Is there anything more beautiful than the...
Modern Boutonnière Styles
Wearable flowers for men have become more dramatic, daring,...
Feature Articles

American Grown Flowers
Cut flowers produced in the U.S. are favored by a growing number of consumers. Discover more about the “American grown” flower industry and burgeoning movement in this exclusive FR report. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Fields at Sun Valley's Willow Creek Farm...

Destination Weddings and Events
Tips for landing exciting design jobs—both big and small—outside of your market area. By Jill Brooke The sun! The sand! The glamour! The creative opportunities! The Instagram moments! Schaffer Designs, Philadelphia, PA Creating the floral décor for a destination...

Going Tropical
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Colorful and exotic tropical cut flowers transport the admirer to a tropical place with blue skies, warm sand and bright sunshine. Because of their fascinating beauty and charm, tropical flowers hold a special place in the hearts of...
Industry News

Alexandra Farms Debuts Two New David Austin Roses
Alexandra Farms proudly introduces Enid and Phoebe—two stunning new David Austin Wedding Roses. Full Article Here Source Alexandra Farms Two New English...

The Fresh Floral Trend Taking Over Fashion
Floral headwear is blooming in popularity, capturing attention with its natural beauty and artistic flair. From delicate headbands and floral crowns to bold...

BloomNation Announces New Partnership with Florabundance
BloomNation announces a new partnership with Florabundance. This new...

The New San Francisco Flower Market
Full Article Here Source: Mayesh The New San Francisco Flower Market is Open...

Glow-in-the-dark Hydrangea Unveiled
HOKO Breeding unveils a new hydrangea variety that displays a subtle, natural...
Contests

The Life of a Traveling Freelance Floral Designer
Tips for sharing your vision and expectations with freelancers—enabling them to perform at peak efficiency. By Molly Lucille Freelancing has long been a backbone of the flower industry, and it has grown exponentially as a career-style choice for many designers and as...

A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 25th Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest It's here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals for 2023 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
Business and Marketing

Email Marketing Guide
Some consider it low-tech, but if it works (and it does—still), who cares? By Andrew Joseph Some...

The Perils and Pleasures of Transporting Flowers
Tips for getting your designs to their destinations safely and easily. By Jill Brooke Ask any...

The Day in the Life of a Studio Florist
Studio florists typically work out of nonretail spaces, often outfitted for large-scale wedding...

Industry Leader Jose (Joey) Azout from Alexandra Farms
FR talks with the president of Alexandra Farms, a boutique grower specializing in nostalgic,...

Online Education Directory for Florists
A comprehensive list of organizations offering webinars or classes dealing specifically with...

Seven Must-have Event Contract Terms
Contracts are essential for professional florists, to prevent potential misunderstandings and...

Easter and Mother’s Day
By: Art Conforti PFCI Many consumers will place orders for both o these holidays; all you have to...

35 Under 35
Meet 35 of our industry’s brightest millennial and Gen Z stars. By Tonneli Grüetter Join us in...